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Becoming Pain Free With Radiofrequency Ablation

Are you experiencing chronic pain with no relief? Or, have you been diagnosed with degeneration of joints from arthritis? Apex Pain Specialists, a Chandler pain treatment center, uses effective interventional procedures to address patient conditions. Radiofrequency ablation is a popular procedure which can eliminate chronic arthritis related back pain.

What is Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)?

Radiofrequency ablation is an innovative way to treat facet mediated joint pain due arthritis. The majority of patients undergoing treatment will experience significant pain reduction for 12 months to 2 years. RFA uses heat generated from a high frequency alternating current, disabling painful nerves. The procedure is performed in an outpatient setting with minimal anesthesia.

How Radiofrequency Ablation is Performed

After numbing the skin, a small needle is advanced into position using fluoroscopic guidance (X-ray). Once the needle is accurately placed, sensory and motor testing is performed to confirm proper positioning. Then an electrode generates heat to disable the sensory nerves innervating the specific joints being treated. Once the nerve is disabled, pain signals can no longer be communicated to the brain. The entire procedure occurs within minutes and can be done in our procedure suite.

What conditions are treated with Radiofrequency Ablation?

Is it safe?

There are risks associated with any procedure and your physician will review the specific risks with you and answer additional questions you may have. It is tolerated very well by most patients. Discuss your medical condition with your specialist to determine if undergoing RFA is safe for you and appropriate for your condition.

Contact the radiofrequency ablation experts at Apex Pain Specialists to discuss if RFA can improve your quality of life! Call (480)820-7246(PAIN) to schedule with Drs. Massrour and Reddy today.